A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3676611 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3678496 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 3676439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-01-23 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9724d24249cdd9b7515864d3d7a8b51424dd144aed533d6eda2dd663bddf29b6Block Operator
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